New York City's Homecoming Concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park tonight was cut short due to lightning and severe weather ahead of Hurricane Henri's arrival tomorrow. The event was halted and evacuated in the middle of Barry Manilow's set, with attendees told to leave and seek shelter immediately. Carlos Santana, Rob Thomas, Journey, Jennifer Hudson, LL Cool J, Earth Wind & Fire, and Polo G also performed; Paul Simon, Patti Smith & Bruce Springsteen, the Killers, Elvis Costello, and others were set to play later tonight.
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End of the road for the NYC#WeLoveNYCConcert pic.twitter.com/8XxddBE1tI
— Haz (@harryd20200) August 21, 2021
#CentralPark Concert Advisory:
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) August 21, 2021
Due to approaching severe weather, all those attending the event are to calmly move to the nearest exits and proceed to areas outside of the park. This is NOT an emergency.
Please be guided by NYPD officers who are there to help. pic.twitter.com/21PWPvp4vZ
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